UC Davis Atmospheric Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 64% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Atmospheric Science were admitted (7 of 11). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.73.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Atmospheric Science transfers starts with ATM 060, CHE 002A and CHE 002B; the full list is below.
114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Davis for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Atmospheric Sciences).
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Atmospheric Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Atmospheric Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Davis's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation courses for the major
Required
- ATM 060 Introduction to Atmospheric Science
Complete all of these
- CHE 002A General Chemistry
- CHE 002B General Chemistry
- CHE 002C General Chemistry
- ECS 032A Introduction to Programming
- ENG 006 Engineering Problem Solving
- MAT 021A Calculus
- MAT 021B Calculus
- MAT 021C Calculus
- MAT 021D Vector Analysis
Complete 1 of these
- MAT 022A Linear Algebra
- MAT 027A Linear Algebra with Applications to Biology
Complete 1 of these
- MAT 022B Differential Equations
- MAT 027B Differential Equations with Applications to Biology
Complete all of these
- PHY 009A Classical Physics
- PHY 009B Classical Physics
- PHY 009C Classical Physics
- PLS 002 Botany & Physiology of Cultivated Plants
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Atmospheric Science transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 64% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Atmospheric Science were admitted (7 of 11). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.73.
Does UC Davis have an Atmospheric Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Atmospheric Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Atmospheric Science?
UC Davis's Atmospheric Science major preparation includes ATM 060, CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C, ECS 032A and ENG 006, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Davis for Atmospheric Science?
Admitted Atmospheric Science transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.20–3.73.
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